SUPPORTING VOLUNTEERS IN HANTS COUNTY
Summary of Funding Programs 2008
Summer Students & Interns
Arts & Culture
Arts & Heritage
Community Development
Recreation
Tourism
If you don't have access to the Internet or if your connection is slow, the Hants RDA will
send an application form to you by mail or arrange to have one for pickup. Call 1-877-284-2687.
If you have questions about filling out an application form the Hants RDA may be able to help.
Call 798-3218 or email pat@enterprisecentre.info
Summer Students & Interns
2008 Student Career Skills Development Program
(NS Economic Development)
http://gov.ns.ca/econ/sep/scsdp/
Deadline: February 8, 2008
Co-operative Employment Program
(NS Economic Development)
http://gov.ns.ca/econ/sep/coop/default.asp
Deadline: January 25, 2008
Canada Summer Jobs
(Service Canada)
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/epb/yi/yep/programs/scpp.shtml
Deadline: February 29, 2008
Young Canada Works Summer Student
http://www.pch.gc.ca/ycw-jct/html/her_org_e.htm
Deadline: February 1, 2008
Young Canada Works Intern (Graduate for 4 to 12 months)
http://www.pch.gc.ca/ycw-jct/html/employer_intern_e.htm
Deadline: TBA for 2008.
Arts & Culture
Cultural Activities Program
(Department of Tourism, Culture & Heritage, Culture Division)
Assistance to activities that develop or enhance the production or appreciation of community arts and cultural activities.
http://gov.ns.ca/dtc/pubs/c_activities.PDF
Deadlines: May 15, August 15, November 15 and February 15.
Cultural Opportunities for Youth
(Department of Tourism, Culture & Heritage, Culture Division)
Invests in projects that encourage youth participation in artistic and cultural activities.
http://gov.ns.ca/dtc/pubs/COY_app.pdf
Deadlines: May 15, August 15, November 15 and February 15.
See more Culture Programs at http://gov.ns.ca/dtc/culture/culture_funding.asp
Arts and Heritage
Canada Day
Supporting “Celebrate Canada!” activities between June 21 and July 1.
http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/special/canada/invitation/funding_e.cfm
Deadline: February 28, 2008
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage (BCAH) – Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
Supports recurring festivals, events and related activities that are organized locally and
actively involve members of the community. These festivals, events or related activities include presentations
that are open to the general public, celebrate one or several aspects of local heritage and/or present
works or performances by local artists.
http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/dcap-bcah/falp-lahf/falpLahf_e.pdf
Deadlines: January 14, 2008 for projects taking place between June 1 and December 31, 2008
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage (BCAH) – Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
Supports non-recurring tributes or commemorations that celebrate major historical
anniversaries of significant local events or local personalities. These events must be organized locally and
actively involve members of the community.
http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/dcap-bcah/chcp-chap/chcpChap_e.pdf
Deadlines: January 14, 2008 for projects taking place between June 1 and December 31, 2008
HBC (Hudsons Bay Company) Local History Grant Program
The Hbc Local History Grant Program is designed to assist applicants involved in history and heritage commemoration. Grants up to an amount of $1000 are available to spark new initiatives that promote greater public awareness of Canadian history, particularly among young people. Eligible projects could include the creation of a website; the establishment of a walking tour; a lecture series; an in-schools program; or public exhibit of documents and artifacts.
http://www.hbc.com/hbc/socialresponsibility/grant/
Deadlines: February 1, 2008 (Watch for other deadlines in 2008)
Strategic Development Initiative
Encourages "partners-in-heritage" to develop projects that build on a community's assets and strengths.
http://gov.ns.ca/dtc/heritage/heritage_sdi.asp
Deadline: August 31, 2007.
See more Heritage Programs at http://gov.ns.ca/dtc/heritage/heritage_funding.asp
Community Development
Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
The ICF initiative of Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) focuses on investments that lead to long-term employment and economic capacity building in rural communities.
http://www.acoa.ca/e/financial/aip/community.shtml
Recreation
Facility Development
Planning and various capital assistance programs.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/physicalactivity/facility_development.asp
Trail Maintenance Program
The Trail Maintenance Program will provide funding to groups who are involved in regular maintenance as well as emergency funding to groups who have experienced major maintenance issues due to fire, flooding, hurricanes, etc.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/physicalactivity/publications/Trail-Maintenance-Program.pdf
See more Recreation Programs at http://www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/physicalactivity/grants.asp
Tourism
Destination Development
Investing in the development and enhancement of unique tourism, attractions, sites, and experiences.
http://www.nstpc.com/default.asp?mn=1.16.60
Deadlines: TBA for 2008
Festivals & Events Assistance
Eligible projects include direct-to-consumer marketing initiatives to help increase tourism visitation and spending.
http://www.nstpc.com/default.asp?mn=1.16.46
Deadlines: TBA in 2008
See more Tourism Programs at http://gov.ns.ca/dtc/tourism/tourism_funding.asp
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